Our Story

Built in Bahrain. Built to Last.

1963Established in Bahrain
5Specialist divisions
3Locations: head office, showroom, factory

Established in 1963 by Mr. Ahmed Abdulla Khalid Alkhaja, Awal Refrigeration & Air Conditioning is a Bahrain-based company specialising in engineering, manufacturing, contracting, and technical supply. What began as a small maintenance workshop has grown into a multidisciplinary business serving commercial, industrial, and institutional projects across Bahrain and the wider region.

Building on its manufacturing heritage, Awal has developed capabilities spanning commercial kitchen design and fabrication, mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) contracting, steel fabrication and metalwork, trading and distribution, and maintenance. Our manufacturing operations produce bespoke stainless steel equipment, refrigeration components, air conditioning coils, and specialised products for building services, including garbage and linen chutes. Through our integrated capabilities, we undertake projects from design and fabrication through supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance.

Our team brings together practical experience and technical expertise across a broad range of building systems and specialist applications. Guided by the principles established by our founder, we remain committed to quality workmanship, dependable service, and the continued development of our capabilities.

What we stand for

  • Vision- To build on our legacy as a trusted name in engineering, manufacturing, and contracting, continually advancing our capabilities to meet the needs of a changing industry.
  • Mission- To deliver dependable engineering, manufacturing, and contracting services through technical expertise, quality workmanship, and a commitment to lasting performance.

Our divisions